COMPUTER SCIENCE
The following postgraduate programs are offered in Computer Science:
- Master of Science by research; and also by research and a minor coursework component;
- Doctor of Philosophy by research;
- Master of Applied Science (Computer Science) by coursework and project;
- Graduate Diploma of Science (Computer Science).
MASTER OF APPLIED SCIENCE (COMPUTER SCIENCE) BY COURSEWORK
The Master of Applied Science in Computer Science (MAppSc(CompSc)) course provides high quality, professional training at an advanced level for people who have a background in Computer Science and also for people who have training in another discipline but have significant professional experience in computing. Admission to the course requires knowledge equivalent to the completion of the subject CP2001. The MAppSc(CompSc) can be undertaken full-time (12-24 months) or part-time (24-48 months).
The course provides both breadth and depth in topic coverage. Students choose a variety of subjects to suit their specific requirements, including a minor project. (People wishing to undertake a major research project should consider the Masters by Research course.) Subjects from disciplines other than Computer Science, offered by this or other universities, may be included in the course if approved.
Upon successful completion of the course as specified, including attaining at least a Credit grade for the project, the MAppSc(CompSc) degree provides an option for students to transfer to a Master of Science by research and then perhaps to a PhD.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
The Graduate Diploma of Science in Computer Science by coursework and project provides specialist training in the background, principles and practices of computer science. Admission to the course requires a degree in a discipline other than Computer Science and successful completion of the subjects CP1200 and CP1300 or equivalent. A minimum of one year of full-time or two years of part-time study is required to complete the course.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma, students may then be allowed to enrol in the Master of Applied Science program. In some cases, it may be possible to transfer to the Master of Applied Science program without completing the full Diploma program.
To qualify for the award, candidates must successfully complete at least 24 units of coursework subjects.
| CORE | |
| CP1500:03 | Information Systems |
| CP2001:03 | Data Structures and Algorithms |
| CP2002:03 | Computer Organisation and Operating Systems |
| CP3110:03 | Fundamentals of Software Engineering |
| CP3120:03 | Object Oriented Software Engineering |
ELECTIVES
Consult Course Coordinator for elective information.
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